Dicentra formosa (western, wild or Pacific bleeding heart) is a flowering plant with fern-like leaves and an inflorescence of drooping pink, purple, yellow or cream flowers native to the Pacific Coast of North America. Pacific bleeding-heart is a perennial herbaceous plant. Its leaves are three to four times divided and fern-like, growing from a brittle rhizome at the base of the plant. It grows to 18 in (45 cm) tall by 24 in (60 cm) wide.
Dicentra Formosa Care
Dicentra Formosa
What is the plant
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Humidity
Dry
Lighting
Part Sun
Hardiness zone
3 - 9
Difficulty
Medium
Hibernation
Cold Period
Toxicity
Poisonous
How to Care for the Plant
Pruning
No pruning required.
Fertilizer
There's no need to add fertilizer.
Soil
Moist but Well-Drained, Moisture Retentive
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Temperature
4-5°С
Container
If you're short on space, consider a smaller species such as Dicentra formosa, which tops out at 6 to 20 inches (15-51 cm.).
Additional
The plant contains the toxic alkaloid protopine and other alkaloids.
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Popularity
105 people already have this plant 31 people have added this plant to their wishlists
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